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Skin Care Myths: Adding Sunscreens Adds SPF

June 2nd, 2008

Try this little derm math quiz:

If you apply a facial moisturizer with an SPF of 15 then add a facial sunscreen with an SPF of 30 and then apply a makeup with an SPF 15 what is the total SPF protection you are getting? Read more…

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Skin Care Myths: Cuts Heal Better When You Let Air at Them

May 28th, 2008

Many of you, as I, were raised to believe that cuts and scrapes heal better when you let the air at them. Well, your mom was right about a lot of things, but not this one. Read more…

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Skin Care Myths: Antioxidants Treat Wrinkles

April 16th, 2008

Antioxidants will reverse your wrinkles. This is a common misconception. Read more…

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Cancer Myths Debunked: Antioxidant Supplements Protect You From Cancer

March 10th, 2008

Ask 10 random women on the street today if antioxidants like vitamin E and vitamin C help protect them against cancer and 9.5 of them will answer: Yes. Read more…

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Skin Care Myths: Body Sweat Makes Acne Worse

March 5th, 2008

Someone thought this interesting enough to actually study it (Harvard and Stanford as a matter of fact — so this is where your research dollars go). Read more…

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